Obituaries

Jan 10, 2025

ROTHEN

Betty Lois Rothen, 77, of London, died Friday, January 10, 2025, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Born January 4, 1948, in Harrisburg, Ohio, she was an adored daughter of John Bowser and Irene (Brown) Bowser.

It was in high school that Betty met the love of her life, Thomas Leon Rothen. The two of...

Jan 7, 2025

NELSON

Elizabeth Sue Nelson, 65, of London, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark.

Born October 12, 1959, in Piqua, Ohio, Sue was a daughter of Patricia (Ellis) and William Greene.

Sue worked and retired from Madison County Hospital after many years of service.

She enjoyed doing puzzles...

Jan 3, 2025

LIFF

Ricky Lee Liff, 51, of Oxford, Ohio, died Friday, January 3, 2025, in his residence.

Born September 23, 1973, in Charleston, SC, he was a son of Debbie Dianna (Gilpen) and Stanley Liff.

After graduating high school, Ricky joined the US Army. He then went on to be a mechanic for Grismer...

Jan 2, 2025

BLAIN

Ruth Ann "Ruthie" (Strine) Blain, 86, of London, died Thursday, January 2, 2025, in the Madison Senior Living Community.

Born April 12, 1938, in London, she was a daughter of Lottie (Souder) and Darrell Strine. A lifelong Madison County resident, Ruthie attended London High School where she was a proud cheerleader, member of the...

Jan 1, 2025

RENAUD

Donald Robert Renaud, 85, London, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his residence after a resilient battle with vascular disease and congestive heart failure.

Born November 22, 1939, in Worcester, MA, he was the son of Edward Joseph and Leona L (Aubin) Renaud.

Donald worked for many years managing 7-Eleven and...

Dec 29, 2024

MCCOMBS

Gilbert A. McCombs, Jr., 76, of South Charleston, died Sunday, December 29, 2024, in his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born October 6, 1948, in Clark County, he was a son of Immogene (Boggs) and Gilbert A. McCombs, Sr.

Gilbert had worked at Navistar for 30 years before retiring in 1998. He...

Dec 28, 2024

PRESTON

Lisa Dawn (Weaver) Preston, 60, of London, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 9:40 PM, in Madison Health.

Born December 17, 1964, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Ernest "Ernie" Vance and Barbara (Weaver) Vance.

Following high school, Lisa went on to attend the former Bliss Business...

Dec 26, 2024

SCHMIDT

Byron Lee Schmidt, 73, of Grove City, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Born September 15, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, he was a son of Paul Schmidt, and Cathryn (Erffmeyer) Schmidt.

Raised in Kansas City, he graduated from Southeast High School in 1969 and went on...

Dec 26, 2024

KRESS

Martha L. Kress, 86, of New Carlisle, Ohio, was called home to Heaven on December 26, 2024, at 12:50am. She slipped away peacefully, in her sleep, after a short illness.

She was born on July 29, 1938, the eighth of ten children, to Leroy and Cora (Burlile) Smith, in London, Ohio. She lived a...

Dec 19, 2024

HILLMAN

Debra Sue (Dixon) Hillman, 73, of London, died peacefully at home on Thursday, December 19, 2024, surrounded by her family, following a short, yet valiantly fought battle with leukemia.

Born November 17, 1951, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Jack Dixon and Louella (Rowe) Dixon.

A graduate of London High School,...

Dec 16, 2024

Your fun personality and heart of gold will be missed dearly. Until we meet again dear Sunny, on the other side of the rainbow bridge. You'll always hold a special place in our hearts.

Dec 13, 2024

CARTER

John Bill Carter, age 82, of London, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 13, 2024, in his residence.

Born September 28, 1942, in Cherokee, Kentucky, he was a son of Mart Carter and Paulina (Young) Carter. On November 29, 1963, he married the love of his life, Elsie (Evans) Carter,...

Dec 11, 2024

Judy Sue Miller, 77, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, in Pickerington, Ohio. Born on February 17, 1947, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Willard and Gladys Rose (Collins) Bowdle, Judy dedicated her life to her family and community. Judy is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Donald Ray Miller; her children, Dan Miller and his wife Tamra,...

Dec 10, 2024

STINSON

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Linda Lee (Smith) Stinson, who went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2024, at the age of 78.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Linda was a beautiful, intelligent, and strong woman...

Dec 7, 2024

GLASS

Theodore D. "Ted" Glass, 83, of Plumwood, died Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Plumwood in his home.

Born January 25, 1941, in Plumwood, he was a son of Albert C. and Gladys (Justus) Glass.

A longtime faithful member of the Plumwood Church of Christ in Christian Union (CCCU), Ted had been an...

Dec 4, 2024

Gloria Marie Fay, age 78 of West Jefferson, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Darby Glenn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 23, 1946 in Corning, NY to Robert and Theresa (Earl) Seymour. Gloria was a graduate of West High School. Gloria loved her family and friends above all else, and her heart...

Dec 3, 2024

HEDRICK

Diane K. (Russell) Hedrick, 73, of London, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital.

Born September 18, 1951, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, she was a daughter of Richard P. Russell and Pauline (Walker) Russell.

Never one to stay idle, Diane enjoyed working as an aerobics...

Nov 27, 2024

SMOUSE

Edward Wayne Smouse, 67, of London, died Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Riverside Methodist Hospital after a valiant battle with heart disease.

Born January 26, 1957, in Springfield, Ohio, he was a son of James Ronald Smouse and Georgia Fern (Greene) Smouse.

Ed is survived by brother Mike Smouse; brother-in-law Richard Hurl;...

Nov 20, 2024

KIMBLER

Peggy J. (Ellis) Kimbler, 87, of London, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in the Madison Senior Living Community.

Born September 24, 1937, in Greene County, Ohio, she was a daughter of Carl L. Ellis and Louise Margene (Coe) Ellis. Peggy dedicated over a thirty-year career to the Madison Plains Local School District as an...

Nov 19, 2024

LUTE

Amanda Lynn Lute, 41, of London, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in OSU East Hospital, Columbus.

Born September 10, 1983, in Portsmouth; she was a daughter of Larry and Brenda (Hagans) Lute.

A very outgoing person, Amanda was artistic in everything she did. She adored her children.

Those left to...